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Apr-24-2004 11:57

There are two common requests that we can tackle simultaneously. The first is that people want to submit their own picture to use as their detective's avatar. The second is that there are not enough different suspect pictures.

So, if you would like to submit your own picture, I can set that as your avatar. In exchange, I would like to add those pictures to the pool of possible suspect pics. I'll set it up so that nobody else will be able to use your picture for their detective, but your face will make appearances in the various cases in the game.

I don't want to automate the process because then people will upload all kinds of junk that would detract from the game.

So, if you are interested, send in a photo of yourself to
ben@hypotheticalsoftware.com
I'll take care of the cropping, resizing and desaturating. By sending in photos, you are granting permission for use in this game.

Jul-15-2005 01:20

It only takes a couple of clicks to change colour photos into black and white so I don't think it matters which kind you send in :)

Jul-15-2005 21:31

I like my picture.Beside I a minor and I read in this thread that there not appect.How come?:(

Jul-21-2005 12:14

hello....
i don't want to use my picture..
i just want to be known for being a good detective...

Jul-21-2005 12:24

You don't have to use your picture. I just found this one on the net. A great thing about submiting a photo is that the picture is unque to you. You're not just anouther clone but a bit more yourself-or whoever you want to be. I pciked my guy because I wanted a Native American picture to add to the SLeuth community. It adds character to the game because the picture you picked out would be part of the regular game.
(Except, my guy always seems to be guilty!)

Jul-30-2005 21:24

Put mine in, let's hope it arrives!

Jul-30-2005 23:02

Hello Ben & Sunny, texan and I were wondering when our avatar pictures will be added in the game. It has been over two months and we're excited about getting to use our own. Thanks for all you do.

Jul-31-2005 13:58

My message above sounded wrong. I want to clear it up. First off, the reason for delay isn't on your end because you were fixing to add our photo's when I told you to wait because we wasn't sure if we wanted to or not. Anyway, we've decided we want to use our own, so whenever you can add them, we appreciate it. Thanks guys, and I'm sorry I didn't word it corretly. You two are the best.

Aug-2-2005 16:28

"It only takes a couple of clicks to change colour photos into black and white..."

Just a hint for you that want to go the extra mile...
In your Photo program (Photoshop, PaintShopPro, whatever), after you click to turn it to greyscale, go to "Brightness/Contrast" or "Levels" and play with them for a bit, to beef up the shadows and highlights, to make them look a little more like a real B&W pic (Real B&W have more defined shadows and grades than colour....) It really makes it look better.
Also, if you REALLY want to age it, a bit more, go play with noise in the effects, then sharpen, then blur, repeat a few times until it looks good to you.

Aug-10-2005 20:01

i know this is a newb question, but can i change my avatar without sending in my own pic?

Aug-11-2005 01:06

Not really newbie question but if you look back Or up before Mickey Sticks and 2 Da's preceeded by a Silverhand you will find well not A. Rock but P. Rockwell!!! He pretty much sums it up, nice job Rockwell!!